DISASTER MANAGEMENT Flashcards
1
Q
Actions taken
immediately
following the
impact of a
disaster
A
Response
2
Q
Measures that are
required in search and
rescue of survivors
A
Relief
3
Q
The process
undertaken by a
disaster affected
community to fully
restore itself to
pre-disaster level
of functioning.
A
Recovery
4
Q
Actions taken in the
aftermath of a disaster
A
Rehabilitation
5
Q
Permanent
measures to repair
or replace damaged
dwellings and
infrastructure
A
Reconstruction
6
Q
Measures taken to
avert a disaster from
occurring
A
Prevention
7
Q
Measures taken
prior to the impact
of a disaster to
minimize its effects
A
Mitigation
8
Q
Measures taken in
anticipation of a
disaster to ensure
that appropriate
and effective
actions are taken in
the aftermath.
A
Preparedness
9
Q
A
